“Shadia is a first-class actress who managed to give the prose of my novels body, blood and a distinctive form,” he once said. Egypt had established itself as the capital of Arab cinema by the ...

Shadia, an Egyptian actress and singer who captivated millions for decades with memorable singles and iconic film roles but then vanished from public view and lived a life of seclusion, has died.

Picture from the 1950s shows popular Egyptian singer and actress Shadia, who after starring in 110 films and several musical plays since her debut in 1947, took the veil and gave up both singing ...

Shadia was born in Cairo's Abdeen district, and became one of her generation's most prominent film stars from the 1950s to the 70s, appearing in over 112 films, 10 radio serials and one play.

According to Egyptian media, the family of the grand Egyptian artist Shadia confirmed that she passed away on Tuesday evening at the age of 86.  The ...